Humility is power

Historian's Note: Even more than most information, this story may or may not be true, it is a long-twisted myth passed down through the ages. For one, the myth refers to them as gods when the participants are widely considered demigods.

Myth

In the days of the Demi-Pantheon, it was said that Morgion, the patron goddess of Death, was woefully and unrequitedly in love with Sari, the patron goddess of Children and Innocence. Once a year, during a festival, Morgion would court Sari with a grand showing of her deathly powers and influence. Sari, who was usually sharing a picnic with orphaned children for this festival, would tell Morgion that she was not impressed and ask her to depart.

After a hundred years of this, Morgion asked Atharia (goddess of Wisdom) for advice. The sole response was: "In Sari's eyes, your strength is a weakness. Instead, let humility be your strength."

The next year, Morgion met with Sari, but instead of the grand display, she also sat with the orphans for the picnic. After they finished dining, Morgion bowed her head to the orphans and asked them what they most desired, pledging to deliver it. Sari was impressed and smiled at Morgion for the first time.

One orphan asked for a new home, for their orphanage was truly terrible. The other orphans agreed. The goddess of Death, eager to please, constructed a tremendous orphanage out of bones. As caretakers, she conjured up a formidible contingent of undead servants.

The children were horrified, and cried out at the monstrous creation. After a look of contempt at Morgion, Sari whisked the orphans away.

It is said that while Morgion never again courted Sari, she forever treasured that single hopeful smile that had been won.